Nolan v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'n

In this proceeding to revoke the probate of a will the contestants had a verdict. Two petitions on behalf of separate contestants were consolidated for trial. The petitions pleaded three grounds of contest—mental unsoundness, improper execution of the will and undue influence. At the conclusion of the contestants’ case the contestees moved for a nonsuit, whereupon the contestants voluntarily dismissed as to their second and third grounds of contest. The motion for a nonsuit as to the remaining ground was denied. At the conclusion of the trial, the court denied contestees’ motion for a…